Friday Faves

[This post contains a sponsored shoutout indicated below.] Helloooo. Happy Friday! YAY for the weekend. What’s going on in your life? Today, we’re hanging out at home, and tomorrow we’re meeting up with friends for brunch and a playgroup. Then, it’s off to Orlando for the weekend! We were on the fence about going but…

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Filling the gaps

This post is sponsored by Care/of. Thank you for supporting our amazing sponsors! Hey friends! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. We got to watch Liv at her Odyssey of the Mind competition and also spent some time catching up on things around the house. I’ll be back soon with a recap from our adventures,…

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back in the fitness game {+ a running/strength workout)

This post is sponsored by Zappos. Hi friends! How was you? Hope you’re enjoying the week, and that my friends who were affected by Hurricane and tropical storm Irma are safe and recovering from the impact. This week I’ve spent a lot of extra time focusing on the good things, especially since there’s so much going…

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Peanut butter jelly dip + Bitsy’s Brainfood giveaway

This post is sponsored through my partnership with Bitsy’s Brainfood + includes an amazing giveaway opportunity. One of the things that I’ve noticed about Liv and young kiddos is that they like to feel like they’re part of the team, and not quite so different from the adults. This is why I’ll usually serve Liv…

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MegaMadness 2014

[This post is sponsored through my partnership with Les Mills. As always, all opinions are my own. Read on for details about MegaMadness 2014.] Vegas, baby!! One of my favorite spots to vacation, enjoy fantastic restaurants and shows, shop (“moderately”) and gamble (a little). One of my all-time favorite Vegas trips was with my good…

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Reebok Skyscape Launch Party + a giveaway- ENDED

Hi guys! This post is sponsored by Fitfluential LLC on behalf of Reebok. Of course, all opinions are my own. I’m thankful for this wonderful opportunity to travel to NYC and enjoy the launch party with blog friends <3 The main reason of our trip to NYC was to represent Fitfluential at the launch of…

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Empire state of mind

Hi from the sky! Thank you so much for your amazing comments on the latest family post. As always, you’ve provided some fantastic insight and discussions on an important topic <3 I’m excited to write back to some of them right now on the plane. Yay for Go-go in flight wifi 🙂 I’m headed to…

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Double Chocolate 2-Minute Protein Muffin

I have a filling and delicious 2-minute chocolate protein mug muffin recipe for you below, but first- I can’t believe that Winter Shape Up is over!! <3 Thank you again to all of you for your awesome check-ins, feedback, energy and motivation. Our Facebook group was an extra-amazing place to be this past month. I…

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Winter Shape Up Week 4 Workout + Reebok Zquick Giveaway

Hi friends! Here’s to your last and BEST Winter Shape Up week! I can’t believe how quickly this year’s challenge went. Your check-ins, feedback and participation were amazing.  If you’re like me and sad to say farewell to WSU, you can repeat the challenge to make it 8 weeks. As always, you can join in…

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Winter Shape Up 2014 Week 2 Workout + Sabra giveaway

Hi everyone! Welcome to Week 2 of this year’s Winter Shape Up! I hope that after you’re first week, you’re already feeling stronger, more energized and ready to conquer Week 2. Just getting started? Be sure to check out the intro post for all of the Winter Shape Up details, including the Week 1 workout…

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IDEA World 2013 Conference Recap: the sessions

Hi friends! Thank you so much for all of your kind wishes and support with the DVD. They’re only $20 until September 16, when it officially releases! Thank you those who have preordered a copy to support us! <3 This past weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in an event I’ve longed to attend…

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